Heat Give 4-Time NBA Champion Klay Thompson $13M Contract Update After Mavericks Buyout
The Heat add a four-time champion and the NBA’s fourth-ranked active 3-point shooter as Pat Riley prioritizes floor spacing.
- Klay Thompson plans to sign a two-year, $13 million deal with the Miami Heat after securing a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, joining Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo upon clearing waivers.
- Thompson sacrificed roughly $9.8 million to facilitate his departure as the Mavericks pivot toward a rebuild featuring Cooper Flagg; Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said the organization is "grateful for everything he brought."
- Heat president Pat Riley prioritized perimeter shooting to space the floor around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo; Thompson, fourth on the NBA's all-time three-point list, shot 38.3 percent from three in 69 games last season.
- DeMar DeRozan agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, as the Heat prioritized Thompson over the former All-Star due to roster construction concerns.
- Miami may deploy Thompson in a sixth-man role alongside Davion Mitchell, Tim Hardaway, and Andrew Wiggins, bolstering depth with other offseason acquisitions including Bobby Portis.
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What Klay Thompson’s addition means for Heat’s new-look starting lineup
Klay Thompson's signing by the Miami Heat strengthens their starting lineup for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. With Thompson, alongside established players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, the Heat addresses their critical need for volume 3-point shooting, after losing key perimeter threats. His addition not only enhances the team's spacing on the court but also allows Tim Hardaway Jr. to return to a sixth-man role, improving overal…
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